Pattern ideas to brighten rooms without full wallpaper
Susan Gill Spellmeyer suggests alternatives to wallpaper to add wall interest. Using area rugs fabrics ceilings and draperies along with wood strips stenciling and painting can create varied patterns and textures. ideas include fabric on rods, stained or painted wood accents, and washable paints for easy maintenance.
Joy in aging through life’s later years
A reflection on aging noting that sunset years can hold great achievement and fulfillment. Notable examples include Michelangelo and Grandma Moses, while John Quincy Adams and others show ongoing purpose. The piece urges a balanced view, inviting readers to write to Dr. Brown for column questions.
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John Quincy Adams
Dr. Brown
Washington, D.C
Hung Up on Hockey Player Seeks Dates
A 19 year old girl, popular and attractive, is obsessed with a famous professional hockey player and cannot meet him. She is advised to write to his team but not to ignore other suitors who ask her out. Abby cautions that players are in demand and often married, so keep expectations realistic.
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Michelangelo
Pablo Casals
White House
J.C. Penney
Grandma Moses
John Wesley
Methodist Church
Duke Ellington
Abby
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